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[ad_1] Canadian researchers have identified how vitamin K helps prevent diabetes, a finding that could lead to new therapeutic applications for a disease that affects one in 11 people worldwide and has no cure. Several studies have previously suggested a link between a reduced intake of vitamin K and an increased risk of diabetes. However, the biological mechanisms by which vitamin K protects against diabetes remained a mystery until now. The team from the Universite de Montreal (UdeM) found a potentially protective role of vitamin K and gamma-carboxylation in beta cells. Vitamin K is a micronutrient known for its role in blood clotting, in particular in gamma-carboxylation -- an enzymatic reaction essential to the process. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, determined that the enzymes involved in gamma-carboxylation and therefore in the use of vitamin K were present in large quantities in pancreatic beta cells, the very cells that produce the precious insulin

[ad_1] Each year, on October 29, World Stroke Day serves as a reminder of the staggering impact of strokes on individuals and communities worldwide. Strokes, often referred to as "brain attacks," are a leading cause of disability and death globally, with millions of lives forever altered by their debilitating consequences. This day of observance aims to shed light on the importance of stroke prevention, early intervention, and ongoing rehabilitation efforts. World Stroke Day 2023 Theme The theme for World Stroke Day 2023, as designated by WSO, is ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke.’ Also read:  World Stroke Day 2023: Why Stroke In Young Adults Is On The Rise? Risk Factors, Warning Signs And Preventive Measures Dr Atul Mohan Kochhar, CEO, NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) shares inputs on risks, signs, and symptoms of a stroke.  Dr Kochhar explains, “Stroke is a time-sensitive medical emergency, and every minut

[ad_1] According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, mothers with obesity may share the disease`s risk with their daughters but not with their sons. Obesity is a common, serious and costly disease affecting nearly half of the adults and 20 percent of children in the United States.  People with obesity are at higher risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart issues, and many other conditions. "These findings highlight that girls born to mothers who have obesity or have high amounts of body fat may be at higher risk of gaining excess body fat themselves," said Rebecca J. Moon, B.M., Ph.D., M.R.C.P.C.H., of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton in Southampton, U.K.  "Further studies are needed to understand why this is happening, but our findings suggest that approaches to addressing body weight and composition should start very early in life, parti

[ad_1] Indulging in the sweet pleasures of life while managing diabetes might seem challenging, but incorporating Anjeer, also known as figs, into your daily diet could be a natural and nutritious solution. Figs offer a sweet taste coupled with a host of health benefits, making them a suitable option for those seeking better blood sugar regulation. Why include this dry fruit? Dry fruits have a high concentration of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and natural sugars like sucrose or fructose, which makes them sweet. However, not all dry fruits are good for people suffering from diabetes as they may have a high glycemic index and may contain a high amount of sugar, which may lead to sudden spikes, but Anjeer or figs make for a healthy alternative to sugar. Moreover, anjeer is loaded with essential nutrients like protein, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamins C, K, and A to name a few. Here are a few ways in which anjeer may potentially contribute to re

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[ad_1] The number of children diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes continued to rise in the year after the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to research. Another study, also being presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Illinois, US, showed that more pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years. In the first study, researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, "hypothesised that in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many factors including school shutdowns causing kids to be less active, snacking more often, or eating more unhealthy foods led to increased weight gain and more cases of Type-2 diabetes." The retrospective study found that among all new-onset diabetes in youth, the relative proportion of Type-2 diabetes, in the first year after Covid was 24.8 per cent, in the second year was 18.9 per cent, and in the third was 32.1 per cent. The findings

[ad_1] The analysis showed a progressive increase in the risk of gestational diabetes in the first and second-year pandemic periods. Gestational diabetes appears to have become more common during the Covid-19 pandemic due to both changes in the population and changes related to the pandemic. The number of children diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes continued to rise in the year after the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to research. Another study, also being presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Illinois, US, showed that more pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the Covid-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years. In the first study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, “hypothesised that in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many factors including school shutdowns causing kids to be less active, snacking more often, or eating more unhealthy foods led to increased weight gain and more cases of Type-2 d

[ad_1] Scripps Scientists have discovered that analysing a certain type of immune cell in the blood can help identify people at risk of developing type 1 diabetes, a fatal autoimmune illness. If the new approach is verified in future research, it might be used to select potential people for treatment that stops the autoimmune process, making type 1 diabetes a preventable condition. In the study, which appeared in Science Translational Medicine on July 5, 2023, the researchers isolated T cells (a type of immune cell) from mouse and human blood samples. By analyzing the T cells that can cause type 1 diabetes, they were able to distinguish the at-risk patients who had active autoimmunity from those who had no significant autoimmunity—with 100% accuracy in a small sample.  “These findings represent a big step forward because they offer the possibility of catching this autoimmune process while there is still time to prevent or greatly delay diabetes,” says study senior author Luc

[ad_1] Eli Lilly and Company, Pharmaceutical company headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. Cristina Arias | Cover | Getty Images Eli Lilly on Friday said it will acquire Versanis, a privately held obesity drug maker , for up to $1.93 billion to boost the pharmaceutical giant's weight loss treatment portfolio.  Eli Lilly agreed to pay Versanis shareholders in cash, which will consist of an upfront payment and potentially subsequent payments if Versanis achieves certain "development and sales milestones." Oakland, California-based Versanis, which was founded in 2021 by biotech investment firm Aditum Bio, has one experimental drug for obesity and potentially other conditions. Eli Lilly's stock price rose 3% on Friday following the announcement. The deal is Eli Lilly's latest attempt to capitalize on the weight loss industry gold rush, which began last year after Novo Nordisk' s blockbuster injections Wegovy and Ozempic boomed in popularity.  An est

[ad_1] An Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceutical manufacturing plant is pictured in Branchburg, New Jersey, March 5, 2021. Mike Segar | Reuters Uninsured Americans pay nearly $98 on average for a vial of Eli Lilly 's generic insulin, even after the company pledged to cut the product's list price to $25 per vial , according to a report released Thursday by Sen. Elizabeth Warren . Eli Lilly earlier this year vowed to slash the list price of its generic insulin, Lispro , from $82.42 per vial starting May 1. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company is one of the world's largest insulin manufacturers. The Massachusetts senator's report surveyed more than 300 chain and independent pharmacies in the U.S. between June 9 and June 28 to determine whether Eli Lilly's announced price cut "translated into real relief for patients." The survey found that a third of pharmacies charged uninsured patients $164 or more for a vial of Eli Lilly's Lispro. Seven p

[ad_1] In this photo illustration, boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter in Los Angeles, April 17, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images The European Union's drug regulator on Tuesday said it has broadened an investigation into the risk of suicidal thoughts and self-injury among patients taking Novo Nordisk 's Ozempic, Wegovy and Saxenda drugs to include other weight loss and diabetes medications.  The European Medicines Agency didn't specify which additional drugs are now included in the investigation. But it could potentially include Eli Lilly 's diabetes drug Mounjaro, which is approved in the EU . Other companies such as Pfizer and Amgen are developing similar products.  The EMA said it is now evaluating about 150 reports of possible cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts in patients taking weight loss and diabetes drugs. It's still unclear if the medicines caused the events or whether they are linked to patients' underlying

[ad_1] A selection of injector pens for the Wegovy weight loss drug are shown in this photo illustration in Chicago, Illinois, March 31, 2023. Jim Vondruska | Reuters Only around one-third of patients prescribed weight loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk 's blockbuster injection Wegovy continued to take it a year later — but total health-care costs for the entire group soared, according to an analysis shared with CNBC on Tuesday. The annual health-care cost for patients before they started a weight loss medication was $12,371 on average, said the analysis from Prime Therapeutics , one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the U.S.  That cost of care jumped by nearly 60% to $19,657 on average after patients started treatment, the analysis said. And a group of patients in the analysis who didn't take a weight loss drug saw their health-care costs decrease by 4% on average during the same time period.  The analysis reviewed U.S. pharmacy and medical claims data for more

[ad_1] A team of researchers, including one of Indian-origin, has uncovered a potential mechanism in humans that explains how and why deep-sleep brain waves at night are able to regulate the body's sensitivity to insulin, which, in turn, improves blood sugar control the next day. Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. What has remained a mystery, however, is why. Now, new findings from a team of sleep scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, are closer to an answer. "Synchronised brain waves act like a finger that flicks the first domino to start an associated chain reaction from the brain, down to the heart, and then out to alter the body's regulation of blood sugar," said Matthew Walker, a UC Berkeley professor of neuroscience and psychology and senior author of the new study. cre Trending Stories Also read: Hair Care Routine: 7 Ways Ginger Can Help In Hair Growth In particular,

[ad_1] High Blood Sugar or Diabetes afflicts more than 100 million Indians today, according to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. Diet is an important part of diabetes control and high blood sugar levels dictate that you cut down or completely stop having certain foods and beverages. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the country and if you are worried whether you can savour a cup of chai with diabetes, here is a list of five teas that diabetics can enjoy.  Diabetes Control: Best Teas For High Blood Sugar 1. Green Tea cre Trending Stories Green tea is often hailed for its numerous health benefits. This is especially helpful if you have high blood sugar and still want to enjoy tea. Some studies have suggested green tea and green tea extract may help lower blood glucose levels and may play a role in preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Select a green tea without caffeine

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[ad_1] Diabetes is one of the biggest health concerns that the world faces today. It is a condition in which your blood glucose levels spike rapidly. While there is no permanent cure for this disease, health experts recommend making certain changes to your diet that can help manage blood sugar. If we do not pay attention to our diet and ignore this problem, it can also lead to several other health issues, which we certainly want to avoid at all costs. If you're someone who is suffering from diabetes and is wondering what types of foods to have, we're here to help you out. There are several superfoods that you'll easily find in your kitchen that can do wonders for you. And do you know what the best part is? If you buy these foods from MORE using the NDTV Big Bonus App, you receive gift coupons on your purchases and up to 20% rewards on the app. Download the NDTV Big Bonus App from the App Store or Google Play , register on the app and link your bank cards to earn rew